Senate confirms Mensah to run USDA rural development wing

The Senate confirmed Lisa Mensah as agriculture undersecretary for rural development. Mensah was among a dozen administration nominees confirmed on a voice vote on Thursday afternoon. USDA’s three rural development agencies have a combined portfolio of $200 billion in direct and guaranteed loans. “It’s a powerful portfolio that must be managed well to insure repayment and to… » Read More

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